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Please help to identify this pill...it is scored and has an M on one side, and an L and a 5 on the other...thanks ## This tablet contains 50mcgs of Levothyroxine, a thyroid hormone that's used to treat thyroid disorders. Learn more Levothyroxine details here. Where did you find it?

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hi, i was take levothyroxine 150 mg 19 years ,white gain ,to many problem . but i have to take one , every day, some time ,some i was never take . now 2 week i never take , i do,t have doctor ,and in------------- what should i do ? ## hi, i was take levothyroxine 150 mg 19 years ,white gain ,to many problem . but i have to take one , every day, some time ,some i was never take . now 2 week i never take , i do,t have doctor ,and health insurance. what should i do ? i feel no good , hart pain, back pain had pain, dry mouth, dry eye .but i have to take . who give me.? ## What country do you live in? Is there any kind of public health assistance that you can apply for to get help with seeing a doctor and getting the medication? Learn more levothyroxine details here. ## I been on this Levoth...

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I have been on Levothyroxin for 6 weeks, I have an underactive Thyroid. I have been taking the medication about 4-5am and go back to bed. I'm up at 7am and by 9am I'm so dizzy( weird dizzy feeling/hard to explain, can't focus, so tired, blurred vision). I have to lay down and sleep. By 4-5pm the dizziness is better(NOT gone completely) and I feel like I'm flushed, like i'm coming off a bad flu.....then it starts ALL over again the next day. I decided to try to take it at night about hour after eating(about 7pm) ...so dizzy in the night and by 7am still dizzy. By about 12-1pm I start feeling a little better. Wondering if this is all side effects? or is my dose TOO low(only on 23mg). SO Frustrating...see Neurologist and Dr. this week ## That is very unusual and not typ...

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I was taking 120mg once a day of the Armour thyroid, then I had to get a mail order RX so when it came in the mail today the bottle said 2GR.. I thought 2gr was equevilent to like 2000mg??? So I was just wondering before I took my meds if the GR-mg were correct? Thanks for your help. J ## Yes, your understanding of the conversion is correct. However, the best way to get a definitive answer would be to have more information on the tablets, so I can look them up for you. Are there any markings on them? Is there a manufacturer listed? Learn more Armour Thyroid details here.

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hello Doctor...my daughter is 3 years old and is under thyronorm medication since birth (congenital hypothyroidism).She takes 62.5 mcg of thyronorm every morning regularly. This morning she just chewed about 10-12 additional 50mcg tablets in a flash before we could realise. We immediately made her vomit things and took her to a nearby hospital who also sent a tube through her noose and cleaned her stomach. But the doctor has asked us to be at the hospital for a 24hr observation. We are worried, so looking to your suggestion on anything else we need to do. ## I am not a doctor, but keeping her at the hospital as they have instructed was likely the best idea. That way, if something happens, there is a medical team ready and waiting to help her. Learn more Thyronorm details here. How did t...

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I took PTU for 8 years but not continuesly. I did not consult/return to my doctor for further check-up. I hope that I did not get too much side effect using this medicine. Thanks for this site, I stopped taking it when I read some comments and side effects.

excruiating pain in soles of feet, dry, brittle hair and severe hairloss. ## My tsh is 8.5 n my doc has given me thyronorm 25 mcg. I m taking it from last 20 days. Is there any side effects to that n is it too high? I m 36 yrs and my weight is 55kgs. Pleas suggest me that how long i hav to take the medicines? ## Tina, the hair loss and dry/brittle hair can be normal side effects of this medication. Learn more thyroid hormone details here. I've never heard of it causing the foot pain, though. Have you talked to your doctor about it? Kavita, yes, you may also experience the side effects such as hair loss, brittle/dry hair and weight changes. And if you have a thyroid disorder, you may need to take some type of medication for it throughout your life. Are there any other questions?

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I use to have pain in my joints,my arms, dryness in the throat,which is still there only my pains are better and i sweat a lot on my face SINCE PAST ONE WEEKi am taking one tablet of thyroup50 on fasting.can i stop the medicine once i am relieved of the thyroid symptoms,my ratio is 6,please suggest if i can discontinue the madicine,coz i know some people having lots of side effects,like trembling of hands n low feeling.... ## Hi on30/7/2012 my TSH was tested and was 9.5 Doc advised thyroup 25mcg/day facing lots of side effects such as dry mouth, constipation,dizziness,skin rashes itching,nervousness,low heart beating etc. Are they common? How long they persists

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MY FATHER IS DIAGONOSED AS DIALIATED LV CAVITY.LAST ONE AND HALF YEAR BACK HIS ECOCARDIOGRAM SAYS THAT HIS LVEF WAS 55% OTHER REPORT WAS NORMAL. BUT NOW 0N 05.06.2012 HIS ECOCARDIOGRAPH SAYS THAT A CHUNK OF FLUID AROUND PE. DOCTOR SAYS THAT IT IS DUE TO THYROID. ACCORDING TO HIS ADVICE WE TESTED FT3, FT4 AND TSH. THE REPORT IS ONLY TSH IS 6.89 OTHER ARE NORMAL. DOCTOR PRESCRIBED TELMIVAS H TABLET IS IT HELPFUL FOR THE PROBLEM. ALSO MY FATHER HAVE NO CHEST PAIN. NO BREATHING PROBLEM ETC. HIS AGE IS 80+. HIS OTHER MEDICATION IS CLOPITORVA75/10. SUSTAMET50MG. AT THE TIME OF CHECKUP AT THE DOCTOR'S CLINIC HIS BP WAS 160/80, PULSE RATE WAS 80. BUT WHEN HE IS IN HOME HIS BP ALWAYS 140/70. PLEASE GIVE ME REPLY WHETHER TREATMENT IS GOING CORRECT? ## Hi Shyamasis, You should buy some king of...

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Thyroxine medicine require urgently by Glaxo Smith Kline. ## This website does not manufacture, prescribe, nor sell any medications or products, it is an information only website. Learn more thyroid hormone details here. Have you tried checking with a local chemists to see if they can order it in for you?

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I was cleaning some carpets and found a few of these and am curious to what they were. ## This tablet contains 50mcgs of Levothroid, which contains the active ingredient Levothyroxine and is used to treat Thyroid disorders. Learn more Levothyroxine details here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have been taking Levothyroxine for many years. I was at 50, then after a few years I moved to 75 and then to 88. Now, after a few years at 88, my doctor says I am tkaing too much and should lower to 75. Is this normal? ## While I'm not familiar with any documented cases of an acquired tolerance to thyroid replacement therapy, I do think that if you are taking a lot of it, your doctor probably just wants to see if a lesser amount would get the job done just as efficiently as the higher dose would (if in fact it was being taken in excess amounts). I would think this is normal of doctors to take this kind of action in situations where no one is completely sure of what an ideal dosage would be. If you honestly feel fine taking that dose, then by all means I would go with whatever your...

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oval,beige,pill, GG337 ## ive been taking levothyroxine for 3 months and i was drinking water regular now ive been taking thyroxine sodium and i cant get enough water please explain the differences thank you derrek ## There aren't really any severe differences, they are both thyroid hormones, given to supplement those are are deficient. However, your body can react differently to differenct medications, so while on one medication you may not experience a lot of side effects, but a switch to a new drug, even in the same class, might result in more severe side effects. Is you continue to experience problems, you should probably consult your doctor, this may not be the right medication for you. Is there anything else I can help you with? ## I have been on levothyroxine 16 years. I have...

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I need to know how long after taking levothyroxine in the morning I need to wait BEFORE taking my omeprazole, caffeine, clonazepam, gabapentin, deplin and propranolol? (I know to wait one-half to one hour before taking any FOOD.) ## Hi Suzie, This is just my theory, but I think timing just depends on which medications interact with each other and which ones don't. Based on my research, propranolol interacts with both clonazepam and levothyroxine, and clonazepam interacts with omeprazole. So taking any of these together does present a risk factor. The interaction between propranolol and clonazepam states the following: "MONITOR: Many psychotherapeutic and CNS-active agents (e.g., anxiolytics, sedatives, hypnotics, antidepressants, antipsychotics, opioids, alcohol, muscle relaxant...

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I was prescribed Daflonex SR 90MG supposedly to help with circulation. I have no idea as to what type of med. this is, only get very limited info which indicates that the Daflonex is a dietary supplement. I also take levoxyl for hypothyroidism, B12, & D3 for deficiencies. I also suffer from GERD, for which I was prescribed omeprazole 40mg. to help with the condition. I would really like to get some clear info re: the Daflonex & whether or not, it would interact with any of the other meds I'm currently taking. ## Daflonex SR contains Hesperidin, which is a supplement that is claimed to help with various health issues, including circulation, but it hasn't actually been proven to help with anything. Learn more Hesperidin details here. And as a supplement, it has not been te...

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light green - oblong tablet - small ## I have 2 different light green, oblong tablets, that both look lilke the 88mcg Thyroid I have been taking, but now I have 2 tablets that have different markings . just making sure they are the same OR NOT THE SAME. ## I have two light green tablets , they are identical except for the markings and I just want to know which one is the Levothyroxine 88mcg tablets that I should be taking. Markings are as such: L2 on some and are marked : M (front) and L/7 (upside down L) any help with this is appreciated... ## The one with the M L7 is your Levothyroxine tablet. Learn more Levothyroxine details here. The other one with just the L2 on it is an over the counter generic for Immodium, that contains the active ingredient Loperamide, it's used to treat di...

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Been taking a grayish, small, slender, oval shape Levothyroxin 125 mcg. Pill daily and recently, switched pharmacy. New pharmacy filled script for Levothyroxin with 125 mcg. Levothyroxine pills which are flat,round, and light tan ...though quite different in appearance, wondering if Levothyroxin and Levothyroxine are same medication? My thyroid has been removed for over 2 years, so getting the right thyroid medication is vital. ## Yes, the pharmacy either just forgot the E on the end, or ran out of room to type it on the label. Learn more Levothyroxine details here. However, if you'd really like to put your mind at ease, you can post back with the markings on the new tablet and I can also use those to double check for you and confirm that it's the right medication. Can you post ...

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I was on 100 mg, had to stoptaking due to can afford doctor visit and blood work to get a new script. I have been taking for 5 years, and been off for about 3 weeks, I am very moody, and tried all the time. ## Those can be normal effects of stopping it abruptly. You were taking it to treat a thyroid problem that caused similar symptoms and now, your damaged thyroid is trying to re-regulate itself, without the help of the medication. Learn more Levothyroxine details here. Have you tried to see if you can get any assistance anywhere to pay for the tests and prescription?

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I am suffering with nerve compress problem ,dr prescribed defcort6 two times a day I have hypothyorid i dont want my weight to gain what to do? ## Defcort contains the active ingredient Deflazacort, which is a steroid class medication, but it can cause weight gain in anyone, just not someone with a thyroid problem. Learn more Deflazacort details here. Do you take any medication for the Thyroid problem?

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looking for the name of a small pink pill with L-8 on one side and a M on the other ## This tablet contains 100mcgs of Levothyroxine, which is used to treat Thyroid disorders. Learn more Levothyroxine details here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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